Reform Facilitator (Yobe & Borno) at the Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL)

The Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL), a five-year DFID-funded programme (commenced in May 2016), will support the development of stronger public- sector accountability to deliver public goods and services required for poverty reduction and growth, including to women and girls by strengthening links between governance reforms and service delivery.

PERL which will be delivered through three pillars, the first pillar is the Accountable, Responsive and Capable (ARC) Government pillar. ARC will work towards the goal of bringing about accountable public administration, resource management and delivery of public services at the state level, through regional reform hubs and at the federal level.

The Accountable, Responsive and Capable (ARC) Programme in Nigeria is seeking a dynamic, dedicated and results-driven individual to assume the position below:

Job Title: Reform Facilitator

Locations: Yobe & Borno

Details
The Reform Facilitator will be responsible for facilitating improved governance, resource management and service delivery within the state through the provision of technical support in PERL’s areas of expertise. The role also involves:

• Maintaining strategic relationships with government counterparts and other relevant stakeholders, including federal, state and local government, civil society, other reform programmes and development partners;
• Facilitating and delivering regional governance reform activities whilst ensuring governance reforms are owned and delivered by state governments within the region;
• Identifying entry points in Adamawa State and liaising with key stakeholders to promote experience sharing and learning across Bomo, Adamawa and Yobe states in areas of reforms supported by PERL;

Qualifications

• Interested persons must have a Degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences or any relevant field from a recognized institution of higher education.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of managing change in the public sector and a strong track record of delivering results in complex multi- component programmes.
• Experience of serving in advisory roles in successful reform interventions and evidence of good working relations with relevant state governments as well as experience in at least one of the relevant states and extensive networks in the North East would be valuable; an understanding of financial and technical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of programme impact and reporting is desired.
• Also, excellent written/oral communication skills with the ability to converse in Hausa or Kanuri languages is preferred.
• A good understanding of the political economy of Nigeria and the North East is also valuable.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV’s to: [email protected]

Note

• The subject of the mail should be the title of the position applied for, applications without a subject title will NOT be processed.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.